Technical Operative: Milling & Quality Control

Avara Foods Ltd; Westbury; Remote; GBP 29,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

Avara Foods Ltd is seeking a Technical Operative for Westbury Mill to support manufacturing processes, ensuring safety, quality, hygiene and production standards are met in a fast-paced environment.

You will work in an intensive milling setting, primarily based in the control room but with mill visits to ensure compliant, efficient operations. The role includes collecting samples, maintaining traceability, and coordinating with material and transport teams.

Qualifications

• Good understanding of manufacturing processes.
• Basic Microsoft Word and Excel skills.
• First Aid training.
• Forklift licence.
• HACCP Level 2.
• Basic Health & Safety knowledge.

Responsibilities

• Collect and test samples to ensure feed meets nutritional and quality standards
• Complete production paperwork and maintain full traceability records
• Monitor stock levels to maximise efficiency and control costs
• Minimise downtime and ensure effective use of production time
• Liaise with raw material and transport teams to optimise production runs
• Conduct daily PDI checks and monitor feed quality
• Handle supplement bags up to 26kg when required
• Ensure the mill operates safely and compliantly
• Maintain cleaning schedules and hygiene standards
• Adhere to Health & Safety, Food Safety, Environmental, and Biosecurity procedures
• Report hazards, near misses, and incidents
• Carry out other reasonable duties within the scope of the role

Skills

Manufacturing basics

MS Word

MS Excel

First Aid

Forklift licence

HACCP Level 2

Health & Safety

Job description

Avara Foods Ltd is seeking a Technical Operative for Westbury Mill to support manufacturing processes, ensuring safety, quality, hygiene and production standards are met in a fast-paced environment.

You will work in an intensive milling setting, primarily based in the control room but with mill visits to ensure compliant, efficient operations. The role includes collecting samples, maintaining traceability, and coordinating with material and transport teams.